Tag Archives: furniture

Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: Patrick Naggar’s Speed Desk

Leave a comment

patrick naggar speed desk photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

The Speed Desk, designed by the visionary French architect and designer Patrick Naggar, embodies a seamless blend of simplicity, streamlined design, and exquisite craftsmanship. With meticulous attention to detail, this desk stands as a testament to Naggar’s mastery of form and function. The desk’s silver-over-resin surface, adorned with a vibrant red varnish, exudes a captivating radiance, while its aluminum legs, with their elegantly rounded feet, make this desk  a true work of art that elevates any space it graces. Continue reading Eye On Design: Patrick Naggar’s Speed Desk →

Arts and Culture

Eye On Design: Curbed Vanity and Garden Chair By Chris Schanck

Leave a comment

chris schanck silver chair and vanity photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

Commissioned by the Dallas Museum of Art in 2020, Curbed Vanity is artist Chris Schanck’s response to a work in the museum’s collection: an ornately-crafted 19th century dressing table and stool made of solid silver. Schanck made this 21st century version utilizing his signature, Alu-foil process, which combines aluminum foil and resin, alluding to the aluminum factory in his hometown of Dallas, where the young artist and his father once worked. Continue reading Eye On Design: Curbed Vanity and Garden Chair By Chris Schanck →

Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: Naked Ladies Textile-Upholstered Sofa By Caroline Z. Hurley

Leave a comment

naked ladies sofa by caroline z hurley photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

‘Getting Naked’ on the sofa means something entirely different when this unique piece of furniture is part of your living room. The Naked Ladies textile (the name referring to the depiction of the female form in the design) comes from Caroline Z. Hurley Studio. Featuring a repeating pattern of nude female figures in various poses, the whimsical print started out as one of Caroline’s paintings. The studio later collaborated with amazing screen printers in Rhode Island to translate her art onto fabric.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Naked Ladies Textile-Upholstered Sofa By Caroline Z. Hurley →

Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: 1960s TV Room

Leave a comment

1960s tv room with eames chair photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

Despite having grown up in the ’60s and ’70s, I never met anyone whose parents were hip and cool enough to  have decorated their Family or TV Room with as many iconic pieces of furniture as you see in the above photo (and forget about the hallucinatory-print wall paper, which is just insane). It might surprised you to know that these retro-futurist styles are still in-demand today. Let’s check them out.
Continue reading Eye On Design: 1960s TV Room →

Design and Innovation

Get Ahead of the Curve: Top Interior Design Trends to Know in 2023

Leave a comment

living room in neutral tones photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

If you’re an interior design enthusiast, you know that trends come and go, and 2023 is no different. As we move into the new year, it’s time to get ahead of the curve and look at the top interior design trends that will be making waves in the coming year.

From bold colors and mixed textures to natural elements and smart technology, the trends of 2023 will surely keep your home looking stylish and modern. Whether you’re looking to add a few touches here and there or planning a complete interior overhaul, these top interior design trends of 2023 will give you the inspiration you need to make your home look its absolute best.
Continue reading Get Ahead of the Curve: Top Interior Design Trends to Know in 2023 →